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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) hosted a community meeting about Evanston's dog beach on Saturday. Attendees unanimously requested that the beach be open year round. Currently, the beach is only open from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, a rule that is largely ignored.

Evanston dog owners call for year-round access to dog beach among other requests

February 24, 2013

In the winter months, there is a steady group of Evanston residents who remain committed to breaking city code every day. The culprits? Dog owners. The Evanston dog beach, located south of the Clark...

City receives $580,000 state grant to fix west Evanston trail

February 6, 2013

The Illinois Department of Transportation granted Evanston $580,000 last week to restore a west Evanston trail. Evanston’s grant is part of a total $50 million given to local transportation projects...

Producemobile to provide free, fresh produce to Evanston once a month

November 26, 2012

Starting in December, the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s Producemobile will distribute free fruit and vegetables to Evanston residents once a month. The Producemobile is a decade-old initiative...

Evanston aldermen establish Americans with Disabilities Act board

November 15, 2012

The Evanston City Council established the Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Board on Monday to help city government identify ways to make Evanston more accessible to individuals with disabilities. The...

Evanston playground recognized for handicap accessibility

September 27, 2012

Noah’s Playground for Everyone, a handicap accessibility playground on Lighthouse Beach, received the Reader’s Choice Award in Time Out Chicago Kids’ 2012 Hipsqueak Awards. The playground at 1431...

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